Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Managing Director Dr Gaylene McKay is no stranger to the rigorous demands of professional basketball – she played over 300 games in the WNBL and has been a team Physiotherapist since the early 1990’s when she retired.
She returned from the WNBL hub late last year and we had a quick chat about her time in Queensland with the Melbourne Boomers.
All our services are now conveniently located under one roof in our newly renovated building at 339 Heidelberg Road, Northcote.
The extended and rejuvenated building includes: 13 physio consulting booths, 5 medical consulting rooms, a large integrated exercise area, lift access to upstairs, increased parking, and much more.
Things are looking great in the new (front and upstairs) section of the building and we’ll soon be moving back in.
Here’s some important information and dates for you all to take note of:
The festive season is fast approaching and it’s been a challenging year for everyone, so we wanted to take a moment to say:
Merry Christmas to all – we wish you a happy & healthy 2021!
This refreshing salad is super simple to make. It’s loaded with veggies and requires almost no cooking. It’s the perfect summer dish!
Here’s a quick update on where our redevelopment project is at:
Renovation work continues on our Clinic building at 339 Heidelberg Road.
Builders are now working on the front (original section) in addition to finishing off upstairs at the back (new section) of the building.
With the 2020 AFL season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrars Dr Liam West and Dr Kendall Brooks about their involvement with the Hawthorn (Hawks) and Greater Western Sydney (GWS Giants) teams, respectively.
With the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar Dr Samantha May about her involvement with the Premiership winning Melbourne Vixens.
With the 2019/20 A-League season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Specialist Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician Dr David Bolzonello about his involvement in the club’s inaugural year of competition.
Calling all peanut butter lovers. If you’re looking for a 3pm pick-me-up treat read on . . .
The best part about this simple recipe is there is no cooking involved!
In line with the most recent announcements from the Victorian Government in relation to COVID19 restrictions, as a health service, we remain open to the public for essential treatments. You are still allowed to leave home, and go beyond the 5km limit if required, to receive health care or attend medical appointments
Reminder: There is no access to the Clinic from the front (Heidelberg Road) – please enter and park via Westgarth Street.
Important details about access changes to Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic!
Due to renovation works, our Clinic building (339 Heidelberg Rd) will be closed to the public on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July.
Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic will re-open on Monday 3 August.
Great news – you can now book most of our services online!
The system is very simple to use and easy to navigate, with bookings available for:
Finding a granola that ticks all the boxes can be difficult.
Creating your own means you can completely customise your mix of ingredients to your taste and your health needs.
Despite some early wintry weather, the construction work for our renovation project is still going well at the rear of the Clinic building.
Obviously there is a long way to go with the whole redevelopment project but seeing the structure of the new floor space starting to take shape is very exciting!
3 April Update: Telehealth Services Extended We are now offering the following services via Telehealth consultations: Sport & Exercise Medicine (Physicians and Registrars) Physiotherapy Occupational (Hand) Therapy Exercise Physiology Podiatry Dietetics Telehealth at Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic To alleviate concerns and minimise exposure to COVID-19, while continuing to offer essential services
Construction Is Underway . . . Well actually, it has been for a while, but photos of pipes going in underground and footings being poured aren’t as interesting! While that was happening the steel framework was being fabricated off-site. This week the frame has been going up, and quickly, so
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